Personal Injury Paralegal

Taunton, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our busy Personal Injury department within our Taunton office. Some previous legal experience or training is provided.

JOB DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To maintain responsibility for own workload and assist all staff

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS,



SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE



A Level education a minimum but preference of a Law Degree

Computer keyboard skills

AREAS OF WORK:



Paralegal work:

To assist lawyers with their work load, and to maintain own work load

To prepare bundles for court, assist lawyers with their photocopying & filing

To deal with Helpline and New Enquiry calls

To manage all client work in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm's Office Manual.

To ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs.

At all times to exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.

To ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the firm's and client documentation and information.

To achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording.

To comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors.

To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm.

To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.

To take responsibility for and attend to self-development.

In conjunction with the firm, to comply with the relevant training requirements of the SRA

In liaison with Head of department and other partners, to be active in promoting the services of the firm and its image and ethos.

The list of tasks involved in the job description is not exhaustive and the employee may be asked to work in addition to the areas laid down.



Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,500.00-25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3249879
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Taunton, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned